SIR07 version 3.2

As part of the continuous improvement process, SIR07 version 3.2 was released on 21 January 2013. This Industry Skills Council (ISC) upgrade encompasses minor changes that are important to note.

Editorial updates include changes to the range statement for SIRCPPK205 Assist customers seeking to relieve cough and cold symptoms to reflect the recent changes to the age for referral to a pharmacist.

The unit BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals has been added to the elective units in SIR50112 Diploma of Retail Management and SIRCDIS301 Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers has been added to the elective units in SIR40112 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy.

CPSISC – Training Package continuous improvement projects

The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) has commenced four national Training Package related projects. These include:

Review and redevelopment of CPC30411 Certificate III in Demolition

Review and redevelopment of CPC30311 Certificate III in Concreting

Review and redevelopment of the Building Surveying qualification framework including CPC50108 Diploma of Building Surveying and CPC60108 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying

Development of a new qualification – Certificate IV in Drafting.

These projects began in September 2012 with a round of national workshops conducted during October/November 2012. The information gathered from industry stakeholders who attended these national workshops, along with other vital information gathered through the completion of intensive workplace functional analysis, will form the basis for the first draft units of competency expected to be available in April/May 2013.

2013 ‘National Focus’ categories of the Australian Training Awards – now open!

The National Focus categories of the Australian Training Awards are now open.

The National Focus categories of the Australian Training Awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, schools, businesses and organisations towards the attainment of Australia’s national vocational education and training (VET) system priorities.

The 2013 National Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Conference [http://www.acer.edu.au/nallnac/] will address the theme of ‘Building on evidence to improve skills’ through a series of pre-conference workshops, informative keynote presentations and an extensive range of breakout sessions.

We invite all delegates to attend the conference opening and keynote address on the evening of Thursday, 9 May for an opportunity to engage and network with peers in the VET sector.

The presentations and discussions from this second national conference will make a major contribution to the state and national debate on key issues related to adult language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) education and training.

Training Providers Forum

Training Providers Forum is Western Australia’s leading forum on training and workforce development.

This two day conference and exhibition will include presentations with the latest updates on training and workforce development and workshops showcasing examples of innovation and good practice. This is a great professional development and networking opportunity for all training professionals.

For information on professional development opportunities in Western Australia, visit the West one website.

The Australian Qualifications Framework Council (AQF) is planning a series of workshops in February and March 2013 in each capital city for vocational education and training (VET) providers and non self-accrediting higher education providers to support implementation of the AQF

This full-day event will explore key issues and challenges that arise when managing a registered training organisation (RTO) and is designed specifically for RTO Owners and Compliance Managers. The 2013 VET Summit will take place on Friday 1 March at Ormond Hall in Melbourne and on Monday 11 March at Citigate Central in Sydney.